Understanding WPCloud's Default Compression: Brotli & Gzip
How to verify WPCloud's automatic Brotli and Gzip compression using GiftOfSpeed and Chrome DevTools for performance testing.
Overview
Learn how to verify that WPCloud's automatic Brotli and Gzip compression are working correctly on your website using two simple methods. This guide helps you confirm optimal compression performance for faster page loading.
Prerequisites
- An active WPCloud-hosted website
- Google Chrome browser (for DevTools method)
Method 1: Using GiftOfSpeed Compression Test
- Enter your website's URL in the test field
- Click "Test Compression"
What You Should See:
- Confirmation of Brotli compression (primary)
- Gzip compression (fallback)
- Original file sizes
- Compressed file sizes
- Percentage of savings
Visual Aid Suggestion:
Method 2: Using Chrome DevTools
- Open your website in Google Chrome
- Access Chrome DevTools:
- Windows: Press F12 or Ctrl + Shift + I
- Mac: Press Cmd + Option + I
- Navigate to the Network tab
- Reload your website
- Click any HTML, CSS, or JavaScript file
- Look for 'content-encoding' in the Response Headers
Expected Results:
- "br" indicates Brotli compression
- "gzip" indicates Gzip compression (fallback)
Visual Aid Suggestion:
Screenshot of Chrome DevTools Network tab highlighting the content-encoding header
Understanding Your Results
Optimal Compression Indicators:
- Brotli compression enabled (primary method)
- Gzip compression as fallback
- File size reduction of 70-80%
Common Response Headers:
content-encoding: br
# or
content-encoding: gzipTroubleshooting
If compression isn't detected:
- Clear your browser cache
- Try testing with a different browser
- Test another page on your site
- Contact WPCloud support if issues persist
Support Options
If you need assistance verifying compression:
- Open a support ticket in your client portal
- Email support@wpcloud.ca
- Our team typically responds within 15 minutes
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Last updated on January 16, 2025